Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Flush Ceiling Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A flush mounted opaline glass light shade made in England by GEC. c.1920 The hand‑blown opaline shade follows a classic form commonly seen in churches and chapels across the country...
Brass
Vintage Antique Art Deco Semi-Spherical Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed semi-spherical opaline glass pendant lamp with copper gallery. c.1930 Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up ...
Brass
Vintage Milk Glass 8 light bowl fixture.
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Eight sockets, one on each downward facing arms, there's four. Then four inside the bowl, facing up. This beauty could light up any room. Literally. This vintage fixture was disassem...
Brass
Vintage Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted glass shade. Elaborate, sculptural decor of a man, woman and a deer in stylized fol...
Brass
Set of 4 Vintage French Crystal Light Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1920s French crystal light fixtures with 3 candelabra interior lights. Sold Individually Measurements: Diameter: 13" Drop: 20"
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 27 in Dm 21 in
Vintage French Woven Reed Basket Chandelier Light Fixture Lantern, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
A super vintage French handwoven reed basket chandelier light fixture lantern circa 1920. Please enlarge the photographs to see the terrific pattern of the wave like weave in this be...
Reed
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Chrome Ceiling Light by Franta Anyz, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Franta Anyz
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage light of the Bauhaus era. Designed by Franta Anyz a Czechoslovakian architect, who after started to design lights after his return from war in 1920s. This light is ...
Chrome
Amazing Vintage 10 Light Crystal and Silver Plated Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Farmington, CT
Pleased to offer this excellent 10 light crystal and silver plated vintage chandelier. It comes fresh from a Brooklyn, NY brownstone. It has four additional interior lights to enhanc...
Crystal, Silver
Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade with Holophane stamp to the rim of the shade and original cast brass gallery. Rewire...
Brass
Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade with Holophane stamp to the rim of the shade and alloy gallery. Rewired with 1m of b...
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 14.97 in
German Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass 1920 Siemens Pendant Light
By Siemens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German, 1920s, black enamel factory pendant light. White opaline glass. Cast iron top. Measures: weight 3.20 kg / 7.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made s...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Whimsical, Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
One-of-a-kind, handcrafted metal light with enamel bottom from France. Single porcelain Edison socket. Newly wired in the USA with all UL approved parts and a chain and canopy. Origi...
Enamel, Metal
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant opaline glass pendant light with a copper gallery. c.1920. The hand‑blown opaline shade follows a classic form commonly seen in churches and chapels across the country, g...
Brass
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 14.18 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco Decorative Church Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed pressed opaline glass pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1920 Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up and ...
Brass
Lovely Hand-Painted Vintage Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty hand-painted glass pendant light fixture having ornate brass elements on both top and bottom.
Glass
German Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass 1920s Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German 1920s black enamel factory pendant light White opaline glass . Cast iron top Weight 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
Enamel, Brass
c.1920 Large Vintage French Bronze & Crystal 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Highwood, IL
Absolutely incredible original French bronze and crystal 8 light chandelier. This particular chandelier is amazing, it's size is fantastic, and it's condition remarkable. Having larg...
Crystal, Bronze
Large Vintage Three Part Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Holophane Complete Large Three Part Reflector - Refractor Pendant Light Price is Per Light A large 12" diameter example of this iconic three part design by Holophane. Each glass pi...
Brass
Vintage Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage hand-forged iron chandelier from France, circa 1920. Newly rewired in the USA with all UL approved parts and eight candelabra sockets. Has additional chain and a canopy. Hei...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 5.91 in Dm 12.6 in
Large Vintage Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light with Aged Brass Gallery
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Made in England circa 1920 A beautiful vintage pendant light that will create a stunning feature in any interior.
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 12.6 in
Vintage Holophane 12 Inch Diameter Prismatic Glass Three Part Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Price is Per Light Rarely seen large 12" diameter version of this iconic three part design by Holophane. Each glass piece is marked with Holophane makers marks, ensuring authentici...
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 12.6 in
Rare Vintage Holophane Art Deco Inspired Step Lite Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Holophane Copper Caged 'STEPLITE" Pendant Light Price is Per Light A large and extremely rare example consisting of a three part glass design with aged copper and brass fitting...
Brass, Copper
Swedish Neoclassical Style Alabaster Dome Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
Likely made in Sweden during the 1920's, the piece is in great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
Alabaster, Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in
Elegant French Doré Bronze and Rock Crystal Vintage Six-Light Bagues Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant Dore Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandelier topped with a crown of crystal, with 6 lights is beautifully decorated with cut prisms, rock crystal drops and in the center, a b...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Circa 1920s
Located in Astoria, NY
A leaded glass light fixture with interior lights, silver plated Greek key design and ram's head, circa 1920s. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
Silver, Lead
Arts and Crafts Bronze, Three-Light Fixture with Etched Glass Shades
Located in Astoria, NY
An Arts and Crafts c. 1920's three-light bronze fixture with etched glass shades. Newly rewired. This fixture takes three Edison bulbs. Good vintage condition with age appropriate ...
Bronze
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Industrial Antique Copper GEC Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An elegantly shaped opaline glass lamp with copper gallery made in England by GEC. c.1920 Superbly shaped thick opaline glass shade of elegant oval form, supported by its original i...
Copper
Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920 Prismatic glass shade with Holophane stamp to the rim of the shade and elegant French brass gallery. Rew...
Brass
Vintage Antique Osler / Holophane Prismatic Glass Acorn Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane, F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully formed prismatic glass acorn shade by Holophane. c.1920 Of diminutive size, lovely elegant shape with brass gallery made by Osler of superb quality. Glass is stamped...
Brass
Vintage Holophane Industrial Light Pendant Light V3
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Manufactured in England by Holophane circa 1920. These pendants have their original painted finish with signs of light wear, brass and copper detailing and the trademark Holophane g...
Brass, Copper, Steel
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed pressed opaline glass pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1920 Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up and do...
Brass
Rare Lilac Tinted Vintage Holophane Prismatic Globe Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Antique Lilac Tinted Globe Pendant Lights by Holophane Price is per light.
Brass
Vintage Acorn Two Tone Opaline Glass Church Pendant Light
By ASEA
Located in Nottingham, GB
Fantastic antique two tone opaline glass pendant lights in a unique 'acorn' shape. We are unsure who exactly manufactured this light, though the style of glass does show many simi...
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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